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Family Redefined Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 12, 2008

Jesus redefined the meaning of His mother and brothers, revealing the truth of God’s family.

Redefining Family Mark 3:31-35 Mark 3:31 (HSBC) Then His mother and His brothers came, and standing outside, they sent word to Him and called Him. The Call of Family - Motivated by concern - Was Jesus taking care of Himself? - Was Jesus in His right mind? - Past difficulties - When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Our relationships with other people are vital avenues for God’s Spirit to reach people and touch lives. We are instruments that God uses to love people and offer them the gift of faith.

Mark 8:27-38 “My Purpose In Life” INTRODUCTION Have you ever found yourself questioning the purpose of your life—asking “Why?” Often, we find ourselves questioning our purpose for living, when we are confronted by difficult times in our lives. We wonder about our purpose in life when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Expectations of Christians.

Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Leadeth Me--He Maketh Me Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 4, 2008

This is a study showing the shepherd-sheep relationship.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD "HE MAKETH ME – HE LEADETH ME" TEXT: Psalm 23:2 ; John 10:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This second verse shows the difference ways that He teaches His sheep. Notice the contrasting nature in which He teaches ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Gerald Woo Lao on Oct 21, 2006

Story about King Hezekiah that show us the importance of finishing well.

Finishing well James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Several actors will do charades and after each act, the kids will guess what the actors are playing and what he forgot to finish. - Dressing up, wearing pants but forgot to buckle up. - Cooking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Thankful Man

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 26, 2006

At Thanksgiving we should be like the One Thankful Man (Leper)

One Thankful Man Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: Thanksgiving in the Bible Mentioned 140 Times Thankful David (Psalms 103) Thankful Daniel (Daniel 6:10) Thankful Paul (I Thess. 5:18) Lessons on Thankfulness from a Leper Jesus meets ten lepers One of them will son be a thankful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Bargain

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 13, 2010

Lets make a deal

A BAD BARGAIN Isaiah 52:3For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money. YE HAVE SOLD YOUR SELF ----------- Bad Deal Esau’s sold his birthright for a meal. Gen. 25: 32And Esau said, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:3

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 20, 2011

God is in control.

Balaam num22:1-24:5 moab feared Israel so they sent for Balaam to curse Israel.To encourage him to go they sent payment for his service. Num22:7 reward of divination-the art or practice of using omans or magical powers these people must have seen or heard of the power that Balaam ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Person God Uses To Transform The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011

What kind of person does God use to change his/her community with the Gospel?

INTRODUCTION * God has chosen to accomplish his task of redemption through the efforts of...YOU AND ME! * We have been appointed and chosen to change the world. John 15:16 1 Cor. 12:28 Eph. 4:11 * Before God can use us for this mission, we must become "usable." The kind of person God uses to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Horror Of Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2009

Jesus was, in fact, nonviolent, even when he used force to expel the merchants who desecrated the Temple. Violence is incompatible with human development.

Feast of Dedication of St. John Lateran November 9, 2009 Let’s confront a misconception about today’s Gospel, and that has to do with Jesus and violence. What Jesus did to the moneychangers and pigeon salesmen who had coopted the Court of the Gentiles was to clean them out. He used force to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Good Soil

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sell It All?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The command to become poor for the Gospel’s sake is really a liberation to preach the Gospel.

Tuesday of Second Week in Easter John 3 Today’s reading from Acts is a little scary. We always worry about the preaching of the Gospel, lest it impact on our lifestyle. It looks today as if Luke is telling us to sell our property and give it to the poor or to the community for the poor. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Catholic